Tuition & Costs
When you enroll in Bright College, you lock in your tuition rate and financial aid for both years of the program. As long as you remain in good academic standing and continue to make timely progress toward you associate's degree, your out-of-pocket tuition costs won't increase.
2024–2025 Bright College Tuition
The summary below is effective for students entering the 2024-25 academic year. Learn more about Drake University Cost of Attendance Budgets.
Tuition: $18,040
Student Activity Fee: $216
Holistic Wellness Fee: $300
Total: $18,556*
* This total does not include $1,780 for six required summer credits between the first and second academic year, which will be billed as part of the second academic year's tuition.
Other Expenses
- Laptop computer that meets Drake's minimum technology requirements
- Personal transportation (if needed)
- Campus Parking (if needed)
- Room options are available, but not required
- Meal Plan options are available, but not required
While the tuition prices below represent what it costs Drake to educate each student in Bright College, they do not represent the student's out-of-pocket costs. State, federal, and institutional financial aid means the price you pay will allow you to graduate with little to no tuition debt.
Complete your FAFSA to be eligible for maximum aid
The FAFSA is a U.S. Department of Education form that your family fills out to help determine how much financial aid Drake can offer you. The FAFSA is the only way to qualify for federal student aid. Since we want you to get the best financial aid package you can, we highly encourage you to fill out the FAFSA. Don't forget to include Drake's FAFSA school code, 001860.
Complete your FAFSA by July 1 to be considered for the Iowa Tuition Grant valued at up to $7,500 per year in aid.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Affordable access to excellence is the foundation of Bright College’s mission. Our innovative learning programs are effective because students and their families aren’t burdened by worries about the cost of college.
Questions?
Reach out to Grace Wenzel, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission and Bright College Recruitment.
Grace Wenzel (she, her, hers)
Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission and Bright College Recruitment
Office of Admission
P 515-271-2091
E grace.wenzel@drake.edu
